Associate Consultant - Medical Oncology

Job Title: Associate Consultant Medical Oncology

Department: Medical Oncology
Location: Gurugram
Industry: Hospital / Healthcare
Experience: 25 Years preferred
Qualification: DNB / DrNB – Medical Oncology

Job Summary

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Associate Consultant – Medical Oncology to join our oncology team. The candidate will be responsible for providing comprehensive medical oncology care, assisting in diagnosis and treatment planning, and ensuring high-quality patient care in coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and manage patients with various solid and hematological malignancies.
• Conduct detailed clinical assessments and review investigations, imaging, and pathology reports.
• Develop and implement individualized chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and other systemic treatment plans.
• Monitor patients during treatment and manage treatment-related complications and adverse effects.
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards and coordinate care with surgical oncology, radiation oncology, pathology, radiology, and other specialties.
• Perform regular patient rounds and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Counsel patients and their attendants regarding diagnosis, treatment options, prognosis, and follow-up care.
• Ensure adherence to hospital protocols, clinical guidelines, patient safety standards, and infection-control practices.
• Support clinical audits, academic activities, case discussions, and departmental initiatives.
• Maintain effective communication with patients, attendants, nursing staff, and other healthcare professionals.

Eligibility

• DNB / DrNB in Medical Oncology from a recognized institution.
• Valid registration with the appropriate Medical Council/NMC.
• Relevant experience in a reputed hospital/oncology centre preferred.
• Good clinical knowledge of systemic cancer therapies and treatment protocols.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient-management skills.

Key Competencies

• Clinical assessment and decision-making
• Chemotherapy and systemic therapy management
• Patient and attendant counselling
• Multidisciplinary coordination
• Documentation and clinical compliance
• Patient-centric approach
• Teamwork and communication